Lac Hermas, Quebec: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Lac Hermas in Côte-Nord, Quebec. Height above sea level is 398 metres. At some 3.08 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The edge covers about 20 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. It ranks high for size among our Côte-Nord listings. Godefroy is the closest place, 159 km off. The nearest city of size is Saguenay, 269 km away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lac Hermas

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Côte-Nord cover logperch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Lac Hermas a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 15°C, with January the cold end at about -20°C. Everything is compressed into the middle of the year. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid May. Climate figures give an open season running mid May to early November. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Lac Hermas runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the perch, a small jig tipped with worm, dropped along the edges, is hard to beat. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Lac de la Faiblesse is 5.1 km distant. Rules at Lac Hermas are worth checking on the day.